Designed as a pansy, centered by a cabochon emerald weighing approximately 14.00 carats, the petals set with oval and pear-shaped amethysts weighing approximately 45.00 carats, further set with round diamonds weighing approximately .50 carat, signed Verdura.

In good condition overall, however one pinstem is missing due to breakage. The cabochon emerald is a medium-light slightly bluish green and moderately included with some examples of surface-reaching inclusions visible under close inspection. The amethysts range from a medium to medium-deep purple and are eye-clean to slightly included. Bears a nice heft with gross weight approximately 37 dwts. Signed on the pinbridge on the reverse. Please note that although one pinstem is broken, the brooch can still be worn and is stable upon wear. Dimensions approximately 2 X 2 1/4 inches.
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The mid-century floral designs by Fulco di Verdura show the designer's appreciation for Art Nouveau motifs. According to Patricia Corbett, 'Although he made lavish orchid, hibiscus, and arum lily pins, Verdura preferred using precious and semi-precious stones to reproduce single sprays and bunches of wild and garden flowers, such as the 'emerald-eyed' pansy brooch with pavé amethysts and diamonds.' For additional information and an illustration of a similar brooch see Verdura: The Life and Work of a Master Jeweler by Patricia Corbett, page 178.